Testimonial evidence

Witness testimony indicating that victims who were detained by the perpetrators were subjected to conduct inflicting severe physical or mental pain or suffering either by action (e.g., beating) or omission (e.g., denying food or water).

Documentary evidence

Medical reports describing the physical and mental effects that the conduct allegedly inflicted on the victim.

Physical evidence

Post-mortem analysis demonstrating that the victims suffered physical injury and severe suffering.

Digital evidence

Video or photographic evidence depicting the physical signs of pain or suffering.

Secondary source evidence

Fact finding missions considering the use of torture in a particular facility or areas, or at the hands of certain groups or organisations.